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Nearly 3,000 invasive mussels seized, surrendered in B.C.

Nearly 3,000 invasive mussels seized, surrendered in B.C.

Zebra mussels can damage wildlife, ecosystems and infrastructures
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COVID-19 outbreak at Prince Rupert care home where 16 died earlier this year

COVID-19 outbreak at Prince Rupert care home where 16 died earlier this year

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Just weeks after a deadly COVID-19 outbreak ended at a northwestern British Columbia care home, health officials report a new outbreak at the same facility.
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B.C.'s public safety minister says consequences ahead for ignoring COVID-19 rules

B.C.'s public safety minister says consequences ahead for ignoring COVID-19 rules

VANCOUVER — Businesses putting staff and patrons at risk by remaining open in defiance of COVID-19 rules will face consequences, British Columbia's public safety minister said Sunday as the province works to bring surging infections under control.
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There's a chance this beloved North Vancouver cedar tree will be saved

There's a chance this beloved North Vancouver cedar tree will be saved

The developer that was ready to chop down a cedar tree, estimated to be 205 years old by residents, is now doing everything it can to preserve it. 🌲
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FireSmart BC introduces new mascot: Ember the FireSmart Fox

FireSmart BC introduces new mascot: Ember the FireSmart Fox

The fox was named after a contest that garnered more than 500 submissions from across Canada.
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Record-setting number of one-day COVID-19 cases as B.C. officials warn against travel

Record-setting number of one-day COVID-19 cases as B.C. officials warn against travel

VICTORIA — Health officials are urging British Columbia residents not to travel outside their community as the province set back-to-back records for the number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in a single day. Provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days
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Ferry returns to dock because of 'belligerent' anti-mask passenger

Ferry returns to dock because of 'belligerent' anti-mask passenger

The Spirit of Vancouver Island turned around and headed back to dock at Swartz Bay on Friday after a passenger refused to wear a mask and created a disturbance.
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Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister is urging backcountry enthusiasts to take safety precautions before heading out after a record number of calls to ground search and rescue groups.
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COVID-19 discovered at three Burnaby grocery stores as part of new Lower Mainland wave

COVID-19 discovered at three Burnaby grocery stores as part of new Lower Mainland wave

A Burnaby beauty salon has also been flagged for exposures
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